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13 Min Read

Jan. 25, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Waivers on Medicaid work requirement, protections for conscience rights and religious freedom and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 16, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Maine votes to expand Medicaid, Indiana educational webinars on opioids and more in the latest round of state and local advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Crowd from large AMA meeting
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More Medicaid help sought for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

The AMA will urge more funding for hurricane-ravaged islands’ Medicaid programs, as well as temporary emergency CMS waivers.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of the nation

AMA adopted new policies during the voting session of the AMA's Interim Meeting aimed at improving the health of the nation.

Press Releases
2017 AMA Interim Meeting in Honolulu.
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Physicians oppose harmful changes to Medicaid, benefits rules

Delegates stand firm against Medicaid work requirements and changes that would undermine essential health benefits requirements.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Nov. 3, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Massachusetts Medicaid waiver proposal, new pain courses from AAP and more in AMA's latest efforts for state and local advocacy.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 3, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about how the AMA is working with litigation cases on Medicaid payments for medical services, scientific testimonies on refuted theories and more.

Advocacy Update
Door from a hospital room opening to a hallway.
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Physician data offer new insights into ACA’s coverage impact

A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role.

Access to Care
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4 Min Read

AMA releases new research on physicians' patient mix

Physicians see more insured patients as Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act increases insurance coverage.

Press Releases